Today, we're thrilled to share the cover of The Heron Princess (part of the Legendarios chapter book series) by Karla Arenas Valenti and beautifully illustrated by Vanessa Morales.

Here's the scoop on The Heron Princess:

It’s been a few months since 9 year-old twins, Emma and Martín moved to Chicago. When they first arrived, their family thought outgoing Emma would adjust quickly and shy Martín might have a harder time making friends. But surprisingly, Martín is fitting in just fine, while Emma wants to go back to Mexico more than anything.

She might not be able to go back to their previous home, but she can visit Mexico in a magical book of legends! And even better, this time the twins are joined by their abuela as they embark on a new Legendario adventure.

The book of legends brings them into the story of Princess Hapunda and Lake Pátzcuaro. When an enemy tribe demands that Hapunda’s father hand her over to them, she faces a difficult choice: go with their enemies or refuse and risk her people’s safety.

Can the twins find a way to help the princess out of the tricky situation, or is this a tale without a happy ending?

An exciting new book with a cover to match! 

 Today we celebrate the book birthday of THE WRATH OF THE RAIN GOD, the first book in the Legendarios Chapter Book series by Karla Arenas Valenti, illustrated by Vanessa Morales. We sat down with Musa Karla Arenas Valenti to learn more about the inspiration behind this series.

Legendarios is an action-packed chapter book series inspired by Mexican mythology that follows twins, Emma and Martín, whose magical book of legends transports them to incredible places! It's a little bit of Magic Tree House meets Heroes in Training, with a very Mexican twist.

In the first book, Emma and Martín are swept into a legend where they encounter Tlaloc, the god of rain. Tlaloc is wrathful because his lightning bolt has been stolen, and his rage is manifesting as a torrential downpour over the ancient city of Texcoco. The rain won’t stop until the lightning bolt has been returned, so Emma and Martín (and a new friend, Nelli) set out to recover it and save Nelli's village.

Intrigued? Read more below...

​Today, we're thrilled to share the cover to Vampirita and the Angry Mob / Vampirita y la turba enfurecida​, written by Mariana Llanos, illustrated by Laura Brenlla, and published by Reycraft Books. 

Here's the scoop on Vampirita:
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Vampirita's life takes an unexpected turn when she swaps Lima, Peru, for Sunny City, California. Join her in this whimsical tale, navigating the challenges of fitting into a town that's a far cry from her eerie hometown. Will Vampirita's mischievous plan to bring spooky back succeed, or will she discover unexpected enchantment in the seemingly mundane?

What you'll find in this book:

• Gothic Humor Unleashed: Experience the humor as Vampirita finds herself in a not-so-spooky environment, attempting to inject a dose of the macabre into her life in Sunny City, California.
• Navigating New Norms: Witness Vampirita's attempts to adapt to her new surroundings as she contends with the challenges of being caught between her eerie upbringing and the mundane reality of her new life, all while balancing the complexities of her divorced parents' differing expectations.
• Cultural Clashes: Follow Vampirita's hilarious escapades as she grapples with the cultural differences between her vibrant hometown of Lima, Peru, and the seemingly ordinary Sunny City. Cricket and worm empanadas? Not here!
• Mischievous Machinations: Join Vampirita and her reluctant friends as they cook up a mischievous plan to shake up the monotony and get her family chased out of town—pitchforks and torches included!
• Annoyingly Nice Neighbors: Discover the quirks of Vampirita's next-door neighbors, August and Molly, who prove to be more sweet than spooky. Will their kindness thwart Vampirita's plans, or is there more to Sunny City than meets the eye?
• Spooky Surprises: Will Vampirita's scheme to bring spookiness back to her life succeed,or will she uncover unexpected enchantment in Sunny City?

And now, check out this gorgeous cover!